Overview
The Bible addresses flood across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis and Luke. Closely related themes include Sacrifices, Antediluvians, Worldliness and Altars. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Noah.
Key Bible verses about flood
Old Testament
Genesis
And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.
And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination
People in the Bible and flood
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying flood for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 8:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and Luke each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Noah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Sacrifices, Antediluvians, Worldliness and Altars.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about flood?
The Bible addresses flood across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis and Luke. Closely related themes include Sacrifices, Antediluvians, Worldliness and Altars. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Noah.
How many Bible verses are about flood?
The Bible references flood in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention flood?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 8:20: “And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with flood?
Noah.
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